Police have identified the man who died after a disturbance on Greenock Road in Paisley as 39-year-old Richard Lee.

Officers were called to Greenock Road at about 2.35am on Thursday after someone reported a man had been seriously injured. He was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, where he died shortly afterwards.

Richard’s family said: “The family are devastated, we all adored Richard. He will be very much missed.”

A 40-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with Richard’s death.

He appeared at Paisley Sheriff Court on Friday.

Detective Inspector Gordon Smith said: “Our thoughts remain with Richard’s family and friends.

“We are continuing to offer support and are keeping them updated with the progress of our investigation. Additional officers remain in the area, and anyone with concerns or information can approach them or call 101.”


Photo: Richard Lee died on Thursday at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow
Photo Credit: Photo issued by Police Scotland

Ricky Kelly

By Ricky Kelly

Main writer for Renfrewshire News

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